New Wheelset

madmix
madmix Posts: 65
edited March 2008 in Workshop
Looking at upgrading my Mavic Open Sports. I've been looking at various manufacturers offerings but can't make a decision.

I've got up to about £500 to spend. I'm 6ft4, 89kg, and the wheels are for my Specialized Roubaix used for longer rides and sportives.

Any advice/recommendations are appreciated.
madmix

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  • juggler
    juggler Posts: 262
    for what it is worth - Bontrager Race X Lites.... i've not tried too many, but they are da bomb
  • Fat Head
    Fat Head Posts: 765
    get a good wheelbuilder to build you up dura ace hubs on open pro rims....i got these done with wheelsmith spokes for £226
  • Brian B
    Brian B Posts: 2,071
    madmix wrote:
    Looking at upgrading my Mavic Open Sports. I've been looking at various manufacturers offerings but can't make a decision.

    I've got up to about £500 to spend. I'm 6ft4, 89kg, and the wheels are for my Specialized Roubaix used for longer rides and sportives.

    Any advice/recommendations are appreciated.
    madmix

    Same weight and almost as tall as you and I have two bikes with Kysrium ES(now called Sls) wheels and they have been bombproof and use them for the same reasons as above and also for training. Alternatively what about Campag Shamals or Euros and Fulcrum 1s.

    All will be perfect for what you have in mind.
    Brian B.
  • pjh
    pjh Posts: 204
    +1 for Race X Lites.

    It's great to be .....
  • madmix
    madmix Posts: 65
    Thanls guys I'll have a look at all those recommended!
  • mike ives
    mike ives Posts: 319
    I agree with Fathead. I have just got a pair of Dura Ace hubs on Open Pro rims form my brother. Tehy are superb; freewheel like a dream. I bought some Eastons recently; wished I hadn't bothered as these are far superior.

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